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kinah:
Dear mama's in the house
am a first time expecting mum. 4mths gone. had fever which I didn't take serious until I started throwing up and stooling since Sat. was rushed to d hospital,begged d doc not to b admitted. was given an injection, to take malaria drug (fansidar),eat and rest well. was told to do a scan. baby is fine from the result.
right now nothing appeals to me, I don't sleep well. even if I eat I av indigestion. is it safe to use mismag? for lack of sleep,doc gave Valium, MIL said it is not safe. that it cause quick dilation or something.
pls I need help. need to sleep and eat well. those two are my major concern.

I used mismag when I was 2 months pregnant and I was given by the doctor though it never stayed down as I always threw up so the doctor prescribed antacids.i literally survived on antacids thru out my pregnancy bcoz I get heartburn every damn time I ate. When I was 7 months gone I was prescribed gasco and that helped too. All what am trying to say is trust ur doctor(as long as its a gynaecologist) They know what is right for you and your baby. Our mothers and MIL do think most of drugs prescibed by d doctors might be harmful to the baby. well thats how most of them are ...they tell us things like that all the time.. Get used to it cos even after giving birth you will be confused As to what's right for the baby bcoz everybody becomes a doctor then.

Bunny19:
I have been so emotional reading all ur mentions.... So many of them that I am still shocked with d show of love and prayers. Wow! I don't know what to say, God in His infinite Mercy will reward u all and grant u ur heart desires. AminH

I couldn't do the two procedures again cos when d director evaluated me again, he realised d gestational age was reading 13weeks when I was supposed to be 20weeks as at that time. He said the baby was reducing in size since it was lifeless n no blood supply to it again so it can come out from my cervix. He decide to induce me so I can go into labour.

Mamas na there I see hell and back. Horrible experience that I will never forget,i kept having contractions from that evening till d following day, I threw up like 10times n became week. The doc on duty checked me n said I was 4cm dilated. I had it to my neck, and told my husband to tell dem to evacuate me. So they wheeled me to d theatre in d morning n carried out d procedure. The doctor later told my husband that if I had been patient for some few hours that it would have come out itself cos when they opened my cervix in d theatre the head was already showing.

My patience no reach there o, Kai women r trying. So I got discharged today Alhamdulillah. Will be going for evaluation in a month's time then d doctor will book me for d myectomy by November

I thank God for everything and I know this has opened up d way for me for more blessings from God. Am hopeful

Thanks my lovely sisters I can't mention u all but know that I appreciate u all n love u so much. Ur prayers for me kept me going. My twinny @Dazzlinganio... God bless u n Lo n she will be my god daughter. Mama zaynie I saw ur pm I can't access my email. Pls reach me on this line . Congratulations to all d mamas that have just put to bed, may ur Los be d coolness of ur eyes and those still waddling I wish u all safe delivery, they shall be no loss. I will be back again inshaAllah

Oh my God!!!! I'm just seeing this now.... Am so sorry for your loss I really am..... God will reward you with another one in multiple folds... Mama bunny I really pray for you in my heart that youwill come back to this thread with great news... Please mama be strong

Helens101:
Gudmorning mamas,abeg I am so worried now that I couldn't sleep throughout the night. My due date Don pass yet so single sign of labor.i am scared,i don't know what to do again o. Baby is still kicking as usual and I am going to 41weeks.The Doctor I met on my last antenatal visit said that they are going to book me for induction by Monday. I am a first time mum.

Don't panic mama...lots of mama have gone through induction and everything was fine... I went through it too... I can't tell you it will be painless and easy but I can tell you this, it will all be worth it in the end. I was in your shoes once and I was scared and asked mamas here about induction and I just made up my mind... Induction is different for everybody and on the brighter side induction speeds up labour and that's a good thing to me.am a ftm too and baby tends to exceed 41 weeks for most ftm... You could still go into labour before your Induction date...dont forget... Pray... That's all that matters

realtalk19:
U can try gripe water.it helps

OK thank you

[quote author=zaynie post=70674787]It very normal.
The tummy grumbling are the intestines getting used to having food in them. They're trying to figure out how to process food since these while in the tummy they didn't get to process food.
If she's gassy, it's because she's swallowing air while sucking, make sure she latches on well to avoid swallowing air which in turn will make her tummy hurt. You'll know if she makes a lot of noise while suckling that means she's most likely swallowing air. Sucking should be quiet with the occasional gurgling.

It's normal for them to spit after every feeding and is especially worse if you don't burp them or you try to play with them immediately after feeding. Burp (Google the many positions cos some babies prefer one to another) and try not to move her too much after every feeding.

Most newborns breathe like they have a cold.
Remember they are learning every single thing. My son used to widen all his eyes as a baby, I think he was trying to see the world and was amazed but back then I was so scared of him always shining his eyes. He of course outgrew it even before he clocked 6m
Unless your baby has a running or blocked nose, sneezes, coughs or chokes, all your Dr had to do was check her lungs to see if all was well. He shouldn't have prescribed antibiotics without some tests as antibiotics shouldn't be taken lightly especially for an exclusively breastfed 3 weeks old baby.
Many moms complain of this funny breathing and if it is checked and found to be nothing, it goes away. [/quote
Thank you so much mama... You just ended all my worries... The doctor checked her breathing the last time I went to hospital and everything was ok though she sneezes a lot.thanks

Pls mama in the house.. My baby is 3weeks old and I notice she's gassy because her Tommy always grumbles and make noises during feeding and she always struggles whenever she wants to poop which always come out with force and sound though she poop 3 - 4 times within 24 HR and she's not constipated. She spits up too after every feeding. Also her breathing always look as if she has cold.. I have complained to the doctor about the later and he gave us antibiotics and vitamin c... Pls is all this normal for newborn?

StrongWoman333:
Good morning mama congratulations I'm happy for you.

Keep putting baby to breast let the baby keep sucking that is what I did with doctors encouragement in the hospital. You may think nothing is coming out in fact you won't see it come out but as far as baby is sucking, it means something is coming out they call it colostrum which is very good for new born babies. Call the nurses and doctors to monitor your baby to know if baby is taking in anything dont be in a hurry to give formular or glucose water yet. On the 3rd day, it should start flowing like tap even when baby is sleeping, try and put him to breast to suck...

Note: I'm talking from personal experience all this is what I did.

This is exactly what I did. It wasn't easy at first because baby wasn't getting enough and always crying and my nipples were sore painful from constantly sucking and chewing but it get better.now there is enough milk. Ju

So happy to join this group as I have questions bothering me already... My daughter has been sneezing since birth and it seems her nostrils are getting blocked to me... Maybe am paranoid cos hubby said its nothing to worry about. Also her umbilical cord refused to cut off and I have been applying spirit since her birth.shes 11 days now and the cord is still not dried.is this normal or should I see a doctor?

FloraEC:
Congratulations once again dear, really happy for you. Thank God it ended in praise. Quick recovery

Thanks cappo

Frozenelsa:
Indian03, I was crying while reading your BS...you are a strong woman, God be with you and your LO........luvissweet2f, told you we are all praying for you, don't worry yaself.........divinemandate, chai......God loves you ooooo, plenty congratulations ehn.

P.S: Anybody who gives birth again from now, drop your address, we have to come and eat naming ceremony rice, if its not in lag, you will have to waybill it, una nugo.....#okbye

Thank you mama... Wasn't easy

AmJane:
Congrats once again @ indian03 and thank God that it ended in praise. What a detailed birth story! Wish you quick recovery and to your princess.

4realwoman your Kamsi is so cute and you have a beautiful family. God bless you and yours.

Thank you

GenyEbere:
Indian03 I was practically watching a movie. What a breath taking BS we thank God it ended in praise.

4realwoman cute family you got.

Thank you mama

Bunny19:
Wow! Indian03 thank God it ended in praise. Pls try n rest very well OK and get back ur energy. Allah ya raya baby Aafiya

Thank you... Postpartum pains are real too.

Sweetnesstwins:
O boy!!!!!!!
I hardly comment on post here because am GTC mom
Men, this is scary oh, but the most important thing there is light at the end of the tunnel, there is joy and laughter after all the pains.
The things women go through....
Congratulations ma.

Labor is different for every woman and can be scary..but there is joy after all d pains. thank you.

mitchyy:
Awwwww. Finally, your baby has arrived. Just read your BS. So happy for you. Labor pain is crazy but at least you have a reason now to smile and forget about it.

God bless your medical team for being patient with you. They really tried. Enjoy motherhood!

Yes o. Thank you

whyworryPH:
Indian03 your BS was quite intriguing. I'm happy it ended in praise. May the name of the Lord be praised!

Thank you mama

zaynie:
What a beautiful name.
Heard it for the first time 2 weeks ago.
Oruko a ro o.
Amin

;DAmeen o... Thank you.

kokolet007:
The experience was similar to mine! Had the urge to push when I wasn't fully dilated. I wish you quickly recovery

Thank you mama... The urge was the real pain to me

rezzy:
@indian03,

So detailed, anytime I read a BS that is similar to mine, the memories become fresh and I would be scared to go that journey.

Congratulations, may she always bring joy to your household. Amen

Not only scared... I was traumatized but it's getting better.

jumy16:
thank God it ended in praise...reading and feeling I was there...we'll reap the fruit of our labour in Gods name...God bless our angel

Ameen.... It wasn't easy but the joy of holding her in my arms made it all worth it. Her name is Aafiyah

[quote author=indian03 post=70277676][/quote]My contractions were nothing like BH.the contractions were like super menstrual cramps. The contractions were coming every 5 minutes and I would just hold my hair and d bed post whenever it hit. My MIL was sitting with me telling me sorry.i told her to shut up and when she started videoing me I threw my hair bound at her. I was praying to God to let me progress quickly as I was too scared of having another cytotec inserted. I felt d need to poo and I told d nurses but they disallowed me saying its not real poo thank God there was potty nearby. I poo and I saw blood and bloody show. It was bright red mucus and I felt relieved a bit... I lay down on the bed with my left side and I had iv hooked up so it was really preventing me from moving around.at 11:45 am... I heard a pop sound and alas! It was my water.... It was so plenty Eh. It flooded d bed. My MIL called one of d nurses and she asked d other nurses to move me to d labour ward. I started crying uncontrollably bcoz I knew there was no going back now. The contractions were so intense that I can't describe it. I was checked in d labour ward thinking I should be very close to 10cm only to b told I was 5cm.oh God! I started crying again. The nurses were just telling me to bear in mind that I was only half way done. My BP started shooting up that d nurses were worried. The doctor came back around 12 and checked me and told me I was only 4cm and she decided to stretch my cervix to 5 again. I was just numb. Couldn't cry again.she told them my bp was rising bcoz I was scared that it's nothing to worry about. Then she decided to augment d labour by injecting my drip with pitocin. I told her not to do it at first that I couldn't cope with d pain again... She told me to have faith that she's only trying to help me, then she left. I started having a very strong urge to push and everybody kept telling me not to that I would only end up In theatre with torn uterus and cervix as Iwas not there yet. One matron came, checked and said my baby was too big and that I have moulding bcoz I was pushing. I told her I wasn't pushing and I tried my best not push.4 hours later, the doctor came and checked and I was still in 5cm. I started crying and praying to God.i was already losing my strength and I asked for glucose... I took satchets of glucose and wen d contraction hit I started eating d satchet.the doctor told me my baby wasn't too big for VD. She told me that since I wasn't progressing they have to perform cs on me. I told her to go n meet my mother-in-law outside and she said I have to make d decision myself. She said OK she will give me a little time and come back to check that if I was still d same and my baby was still at zero station they would section me.. She then increased d dosage of pitocin and left.. God! D pain was intense pressure very intense that I had to direct d pressure to something else for me not to push. So whenever d contractions hit I held d post with all my strength and breathed in and out with my mouth wide open and when I couldn't take it again... I started screaming my head off. I banged d plastic bedside wardrobe, I pushed everything beside me... And I slammed d table especially when they were busy talking and I was contracting.The nurse put her hand on my Tommy and said I was only having moderate contractions that they were not strong atall.i felt like tearing her apart with my teeth. Was it bcoz I felt my contractions in my lower abdomen, pelvic, cervix, hips and my waist? Was it bcoz it was not like BH?because I didn't feel it in my upper abdomen? I was asking myself these questions.i couldn't cry again was just beginning God and saying prayers. Was already weak and tired. The doctor came back and checked me and she was happy as I was 7cm and my baby has descended.she assured me that I was gonna make t kg at she was going to monitor me.. She put fetal heart monitor machine and attached to my abdomen and d heartbeat of my baby could be heard loud and clear. She had already set the theatre and had d team ready in case of emergency..my baby heartbeat would drop anytime I had contractions.she then increased d dosage again and that was when I went out of my mind screaming at them to take me to theatre that I couldn't cope any longer.d doctor was just making jest at me telling me she was not there when I was bd with my husband. I asked her to come and remove the baby and she told me to talk to my baby. I started talking and begging my baby to come out or else I might die. The urge was so uncontrollable now that I couldn't hold d pushing. I wanted to push so bad cos d pressure was painful and intense.the doctor asked me to poo that that's d only way she was going to be sure I was ready. I told her I couldn't poo as I had diarrhea 2 days before.i started pushing and they rushed to check and alas! My baby's head was seen. They were so happy and moved me to d pushing room.. They told me to hold my two legs and push when d next contraction hit. D pushing was a relieve though painful but was not as much as contraction.i pushed like 4 times and I was cut and d baby came out at once but didn't cry. They took her somewhere and gave her oxygen and everything and she was OK. Then the placenta was a case on it own.... The placenta was so long n high up that d nurse put her hand inside my womb several times to carefully put it out..it was another hell! It took time.. D doctors were surprised about d placenta too but finally it came out and I was stitched up.i had plenty of tears as a ftm as well as episiotomy which took about an hr and I was bathed and all... I started crying n I told them I was crying cos I was happy.. It was magical! Seeing my baby I couldn't stop crying. And that was it... I was traumatized but it ended well.thank you all for your support
Bs submitted!!!!

[quote author=indian03 post=70275578]BS! BS! BS!
PART ONE
PART TWO
Well, I tendered my case here in this forum and I got some advice from sabi mamas on how to induce labor. Couldn't try most of it cos I couldn't stomach them. I had lots of pelvic pains and buttock pains and I always thought my baby would soon make her grand entrance...for where! She liked d womb better.
My EDDs came and gone.... I had like 6 different EDDs. I was already tired of being pregnant as I was always moody weak nauseous and out of it( oh! I forgot to mention my loyal enemy for d whole of my pregnancy, HEARTBURN!). I squeezed papaya leaves, blended fresh ewedu to induce labor naturally but none worked.even downloaded d gwaragwara dance video on youtube. Finally, my doctor gave till 6 August to come for induction if I didn't fall into labour by then and that was on Monday. August 2, I woke up n I saw what I thought to be mucus and then little water not enough to fill a tea cup.i told my MIL and we decided to go to hospital d next day. That was on Friday Aug 3.we packed everything and was ready and anxious to meet my baby bcoz I was not ready to b sent home again. We got to hospital and was checked and told that my cervix was only a finger tip though it's started to thin out. I was admitted bcoz they were not sure whether it's amniotic fluid I was leaking or not.we were told to buy cytotec and lots of saline water and other things needed for induction as Iwas intended to be induced d next day(saturday). Iwas also asked to provide a pint of blood in case of emergency so we phoned my husband and he travelled from Ibadan to abeokuta that day to donate his blood for me. Saturday came and my pad was dried, no more fluid so the doctor told me it was my fore water(dont know what that is) and not my amniotic fluid and therefore I wouldn't be induced that day n I had to wait till Monday(41+3days) before induction. That was how I stayed in the hospital o keeping their company. I woke up Saturday night stooling and vomiting and I took 7 drip before Monday. That night I had cramps but they were not consistent and they later stopped.sunday evening I was so scared and anxious about labour.i was just numb and kept thinking that tomorrow was gonna b the d-day.coudnt sleep much and I woke up around 4 in d morning.i called my MIL to bring amala for me cos I needed d strength for d labour... The nurses were just laughing at me calling me foodie for disturbing my in-laws early in d morning bcoz visitors were not allowed to sleep over..i took my bath and perform ablution to pray before d induction... The doctor asked if I was ready n I told her to wait so I can pray.she knew I was scared and But she let me. She took half of the cytotec I. E. 1/4 and inserted it deep in my cervix and left..i started having menstrual like cramps immediately. That was around 6am. All d while I was laughing and playing with d nurses and MIL.it was just normal cramps for me. Around 10 am the doctor came and checked me.oh boy was it painful! My cervix was already hurting and she inserted her fingers and stretched it from 2cm-3cm.she was fighting with me holding me down while d nurses were telling her to leave me alone that I was doing myself by not relaxing but d doctor was very kind and she liked me cos I troubled her a lot with questions every time I went for antenatal.she left and promised to come back by 12 to see how am progressing. She told me she was going to double d tablet if I didn't progress. That was when d contractions changed and I started feeling real menstrual cramps.

BS! BS! BS!
PART ONE
I didn't have any problem getting pregnant at all but my pregnancy journey was hell! Had Ms thru out and was worst for the first 20 weeks. Couldn't eat and always throwing up. Went from hospital to hospital for relieve but nothing worked. I was always told by b d doctors to endure that it will pass. Took drip as I was always weak. Couldn't go out for close to 5 months except hospitals. Finally I got some relief from MS when I clocked 26 weeks. But I still couldn't stomach certain food. Fast forward to 30 weeks... I woke up in d night to contractions... I couldn't sleep for 3 days bcoz of d pain. alas! I was having premature contraction! I was given drugs to stop d contraction. I did scan when I was 33 weeks pregnant and I was told that my baby was lying transverse. I was so worried but d sonographer told me that there is still time for d baby to change that I shouldn't worry. I had BH thru out my pregnancy and it got worse as my pregnancy progressed. I did another scan when I was 35 weeks and I got the shock of my life! My placenta that has been posterior from the beginning was now low lying(planceta previa type iv) ! and My baby was still transverse. I got confused cos I don't know how it's possible for placenta to move from up to down. Placentas only move from down to up so have heard from doctors. I refused to believe it but d sonographer showed me by moving her Doppler down my lower abdomen n I saw she was right. I went to see my doctor and she told me that since have not been bleeding or seen any blood that I should still hope and pray. Spiritually I knew there was something wrong as have had some bad dreams. We started praying about d situation cos as a ftm I was very scared. Did another scan and d baby was oblique. Another one cephalic, but when d nurses palpated my Tommy they found out that the baby was not stable bcoz she kept changing positions. I was advised to see a doctor and d doctor gave me a grace of one week to do another scan as that will determine whether I was going to be sectioned or not. Said its too risky to wait for me to fall into labour ...i was 37+weeks then. I did another scan and the placenta has gone back to its former position and my baby was now head down I swear it was a miracle cos I can't explain it. Prayers really did d work. So I started looking forward to labor signs. I went to hospital twice cos of false contractions (lots of BH) and was checked and told that I was still closed(very painful for d first time) and sent home. That was how I started looking for means to fall into labour.

BA... I welcome my princess at 5 pm today weighing 3.25 through vd... Everybody is overjoyed.. Thank you all for your prayers and support.. Bs very soon. Labor pain almost made me run mad!!!!

Dbryan:
Yours will also end in praise congrats in advance

Thank you ma

Bunny19:
InshaAllah we will hear good news soon. It will be a smooth delivery. Congrats Sis!

Oh already feeling like mama ..thank u.... But e no easy o... If you c d way women in labour they shout and groan in pain eh...and the nurses were just busy chatting like it's normal... Ah... It was something! U go fear!... My eyes don c something since I got here but everything ended in praise for them all...

zaynie:
Get up and move around
Walk, dance.
Baby is ready to come out but needs encouragement for contraction to.commence.

Induction isn't so bad.
So many women have been through it without issues.y
Don't be afraid

Thank u mama zaynie... It's too late already... I've been stuck on iv since last night..was seriously stooling and vomiting with stomach cramps which I think was contractions...it has stopped though... Am still very weak... Already taken 6 bags of saline water n 4 pint of metronidazone(flagyl) ...cant eat and induction is tomorrow morning... Plz mama pray for me so that I can have the strength I need to deliver my baby Aafiyah...many of my friends including my mum have gone through induction so have made up my mind already... No fear... I trust in Allah... Thank you all...will announce my BA very soon mashallah

Liftedhands:
Its nothing to worry about I got one too! though it failed due. Help yourself by walking about instead of staying still. Climb stairs, dance and do nippple stimulation! Hopefully you will dilate faster and have no need for it before Monday.

Thank you mama

joiful:
Please don't panic ma. I was induced with it too, I was at 3cm for a day and was not contracting but was closely monitored. The doctor eventually allowed me rest the next day since I was not progressing.He administered another one which took me to 10cm after 8hours of labour.
God will make it easy for you, safe delivery.

Thank you so much.... You av really helped

Plz mama in the house.... Is there anybody here who can share her experience with using cytotec tablet to induce labor? I lost my mucus plug day before yesterday n what I thought was my water which landed me on admission.... Doctor has confirmed that it's just fore water and not really amniotic fluid... Now m stuck in d hospital waiting till Monday to be induced if I don't fall in to labor by then.... Am just lying on bed doing nothing.. Except the BH contractions here and there.... Nothing serious...am a ftm... That's why everything seems so overwhelming

FloraEC:
Try and stomach it please, you can blend tigernut, coconut and plenty dates and drink/blend your pineapple and mix it with zobo.

Yes I know about d first one... Hubby has prepared it twice for me.... Will tell him to do it again... Thanks

Onegai:
Boldbabe, what a great story! And how they made you get on all fours is what I tell mums to do, pushes the baby into the birth canal:

https://nefescorner.com/5-dos-and-donts-for-giving-birth/

Happy new month, pushing mamas! Please if you ever need a list for shopping:

https://nefescorner.com/new-baby-lets-go-shopping/

I know it was certainly the popular list here and on our other thread and people still share it. It's always constantly updated to reflect any new info I've gotten.

Indian03, look up GwaraGwara dance on Youtube. If you do it and that baby doesn't come out, then there's only one reason: he/she doesn't want to be born in Nigeria so buy ticket to Canada for automatic citizenship once the baby smells abroad air, labour will start!

Lol.... Will do that... Thank you